What Are the Coefficients for the Following Reaction When It

question 41

Multiple Choice

What are the coefficients for the following reaction when it is properly balanced? ___HCl + ___Mg → ___MgCl₂ + ___H₂

• A)2,1,1,1
• B)2,1,2,2
• C)1,2,1/2,1
• D)1,1,1,2
• E)none of the above

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A scale that measures the acidity or alkalinity of a solution, where 7 is neutral, values below 7 are acidic, and values above 7 are alkaline.

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